MULTIPLE credit card skimmers have been found in multiple self-checkout machines at several supermarkets.
Local police are currently searching for two men accused of placing credit card skimmers in several Krogers.
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Police officers in the city of Franklin, Tennessee, posted on X a photo of the two men who were allegedly involved in the credit card scam, the NBC affiliate reports WSMV.
“Please be aware! These two men are suspected of installing credit card skimmers at multiple Kroger locations throughout the city today,” to read a post on social media.
“According to our officers, skimmers were found in some self-checkout credit card readers at the grocery stores on Mallory Ln., Murfreesboro Rd and Hillsboro Rd.”
Police implored those with information to call 615) 794-2513 or Crime Stoppers at (615) 794-4000.
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These two men are not the only ones who have been caught installing the skimmers.
Last month, a man was caught putting a skimmer in a Walmart self-checkout machine.
Last month, a man placed a skimmer on a self-service cash register at Walmart in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
The announcement was made on Facebook publish of the Naugatuck Police Department.
Police also shared two photos of the man who appears to be wearing blue shorts, a button-down shirt, sneakers, a baseball cap and glasses.
“If you believe you have been a victim, contact the fraud department at your bank or credit card company and report it to your local police department,” police said, per the CBS affiliate. WFSB.
Credit card skimmers are devices that steal information when a card’s magnetic strip is swiped across them.
Fraudsters will then use the stolen card information to wreak havoc on people’s bank accounts.
Due to the rise in scams, security experts have warned unsuspecting drivers to pay attention when inserting their cards.
What is a skimmer device?
A skimmer device is a fraudulent tool designed to steal sensitive credit or debit card information during transactions.
- Imagine a skimmer device as a sneaky thief that hides in ATMs or card machines.
- Its function is to secretly steal your credit or debit card information when you use it for a transaction.
- These devices are like little spies that can copy your card details, including your card number and PIN, without you knowing.
- Skimmers can be cleverly disguised to look like a regular card reader, making them difficult to detect.
- Once they get your information, crooks can use it to make fake cards or buy things without your permission, causing a lot of trouble and stress.
- It’s important to always be cautious and check card machines for anything unusual before using them to protect yourself from these sneaky devices.
Skimmers are designed to blend into their surroundings, however, those who know what to look for should be able to easily tell if the machines have been tampered with.
“Because they’re connected to existing card readers, they tend to stick out a little bit,” said cybersecurity expert Paul Bischoff. Reader Summary.
“If I’m suspicious, I’ll often give the card reader a tug and poke to make sure.”
The security expert said users should check other card machines if they are suspicious.
Consumers should be aware of hidden cameras that record them entering their PIN numbers.
Buyers can determine if their card has been defrauded by closely monitoring bank statements and credit card activity.
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